Entries from February 2012

Born in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late Gilliam H. and Maggie Myers Roberts. She was retired from Roper Pump Company after more then 20 years of service. Her husband, John C. Brown, preceded Mrs. Brown in death.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John Terry and Ann Brown, Commerce; and grandchildren, Andy, Jennifer, Ashley and Ben Brown; two nephews; one niece; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 29, at 2 p.m. from the Commerce First Baptist Church with the Revs. Carlton Allen and Kent Cranford officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House located at 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.

He was born on September 14, 1929, in Franklin County, the son of the late Noah and Zora Garner White. Mr. White was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Ward White; son, Michael Joe White; brothers, Herman, Vernon and Roy White; and sister, Frances Williams. He was a United States Army veteran having proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired auto mechanic with G & L Automotive with 20 years of service and formerly employed with Haynes & Gailey Pontiac with over 30 years of service. Mr. White was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Shannon White, Baldwin; brother, Garner White, Baldwin; and grandchildren, Erica White, Jessica Williams and her husband, Corey.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with David Terrell and the Rev. Tim House officiating. Interment will follow in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and the Georgia National Guard.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia.

A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jewell Bailey Stone. Ms. Madden was a member of The Lawrenceville Church of God and had resided in Winder since 1990. She was a retired cashier with Circle K convenience stores.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 29, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lewis Stover officiating. Burial will be in the Alcova Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Born in Hoschton, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was retired from General Motors. He was a member of the United Auto Workers. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Cennie Teal Phillips; sons, Donald and Jeff Phillips; and a great-grandson, Tucker Autry.

CW was born on April 28, 1931 in Commerce, the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude Crawford. He attended Commerce High School, Georgia Military College, and Wofford College, where he was an accomplished athlete and scholar. He lettered in football, basketball, track, golf, and tennis. He was an avid gardener, achieving the designation of Master Gardener, and wrote a column for several years on the subject. He also enjoyed singing old home songs at church and was a regular Sunday School teacher. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Scales Crawford; and two sons, Chip and Kelly Crawford.

A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Thelma Christian James. He was a farmer and an automobile mechanic for many years. He was well liked in the community and was a friend to many people. Mr. James was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and brother.

Survivors include his wife, Paulette James; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine (Matthew) Carter and Angie (Brian) Fitzpatrick, all of Danielsville; three sisters, Mary James, Marie James and Linda James, all of Hull; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Shirley) James, Homer; three grandchildren, David Mills, Amber Fitzpatrick and Bret Fitzpatrick; and one great-grandchild, Bentley Rice.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Danielsville Baptist Church or Gideon's International.

FLOWERY BRANCH - Lila K. Orr, 78, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born September 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Thurman and Gladys Kilgore of Gainesville.

She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and was retired from the Flowery Branch Post Office, where she had worked for 30 years. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Eddie Whitfield; and brother, Jimmy Kilgore.

Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Bill Compton and Paul Wade officiated and the Rev. Dave Channell officiated at the graveside service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.

Born in Habersham County on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James Gerrin and Louise Chambers. She was employed by Hardees in Danielsville for 13 years.

Survivors include her sons, Joseph James Sorrow and Justin Wayne Sorrow; sisters, Ann Giles and Melissa Ballenger; three grandchildren; former husband and his wife who took care of her through her illness, Joe William Sorrow Jr. and Teresa Sorrow; nephews, Doug Giles, Wade Giles and Josh Wade; and a niece, Amanda Ballenger.

Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held Monday, February 27, at 1 p.m. in the Bible Baptist Church of Danielsville with the Rev. Robert Garrett officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 27, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Revs. David Strickland and Jeff Pierce officiating. Burial will be in the Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Cherokee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Robert L. and Emma Childers. He was retired from the Department of Transportation after 22 years of service and was a United States Army veteran during the Korean conflict.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Juanita S. Childers, Winder; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Robert Childers, Mt. Holly, N.C., Dan Childers and Gene Childers, both of Winder; and sisters, Helen Holet, Decatur, Betty Ruthledge and Evelyn Gilreath, both of Bethlehem.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 26, at 2 p.m. from Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in the Hebron Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680.